Entries from February 2013

Paul Q. "Pike" Garrison, 81, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He was born in Jackson County, June 14, 1931, the son of Ralph and Rosalou Garrison. He spent his youth on the family farm raising several different crops. He attended and graduated from Jefferson High School then joined the United States Navy in August, 1950 with his older brother ...
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If the controversy over how to best use its facilities wasn’t enough of a headache for Jackson County School System leaders, now they face a potential financial crisis. The Jackson County Board of Education adopted an amended budget last week for the current fiscal year that projects a large drop in revenues and an increase in expenses. If ...
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Madison County commissioners discussed what could be done to find a new day-time home for an elderly man who spends his days, and frequently nights, at Madison Memorial Park by the county government complex. No answers were agreed upon Feb. 11, but county commission chairman Anthony Dove said he is asking the public for input on a compassionate ...
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A Hull man was arrested recently after he fled when an officer attempted to pull his motorcycle over for speeding on Diamond Hill – Neese Road. Clint Lee Flanigan, 38, 803 Willis Glenn Road, was charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, speeding, reckless driving and ...
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Three out of four Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestlers placed Saturday to help the team achieve its top 10 goal in the individual state championship in Class AAA. Senior Daivon Ledford (170 lb.) led the Panthers, winning a state title in his weight class. Senior Conner Andreasen (132 lb.) finished in third place and junior JT Wood ...
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Four Jefferson High School wrestlers won individual wrestling titles Saturday to help launch the Dragons to yet another team title, the school's 13th in a row. Chase Piperato (120 lb.), Ben Kelly (113 lb.), Tyler Marinelli (138 lb.) and Jace McColskey (182 lb.) finished atop their weight classes during the the Class AA state meet finals held ...
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Jefferson High School overcame an 18-point deficit Saturday to upset Greene County, 53-51, and win the region 8-AA title in Greensboro. The Dragons (19-9) will host Kendrick High School (9-17) next week, probably Wednesday, in the first round of the state playoffs. Tyler Patrick scored eight points in the final period to power the Dragons’ to ...
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Jefferson High School overcame an 18-point deficit Saturday to upset Greene County, 53-51, and win the region 8-AA title in Greensboro. The Dragons (19-9) will host Kendrick High School (9-17) next week, probably Wednesday, in the first round of the state playoffs. Tyler Patrick scored eight points in the final period to power the Dragons to ...
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Jefferson High School overcame an 18-point deficit Saturday to upset Greene County, 53-51, and win the region 8-AA title in Greensboro. The Dragons (19-9) will host Kendrick High School (9-17) next week, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the first round of the state playoffs. Tyler Patrick scored eight points in the final period to power the Dragons to ...
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By Dallas Bordon The Madison County Lady Raiders are 2013 Region 8-AAAA champions. The Lady Raiders (20-8) defeated Chestatee 54-26 Friday night to complete the sweep of the region tournament held at Johnson High School in Gainesville. Elise Coberly led the scoring for Madison County with 15 points followed by 14 from Mya Moss. “This is just ...
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